Nestled in the middle of beautiful Lancaster County farmland are Hillside's Cottages, the first being the Chicken Coop. You are invited to relax in the three-cornered waterjet tub for two with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lush green meadows and watch the moon come up over the horse barn. Next to the tub is the gas log fireplace which provides a thoroughly romantic setting, while the plush king bed with hand-made quilt and picket fence headboard beckons you to sink down and ease your stress away. Come celebrate your wedding, anniversary, birthday, or simply get away to this peaceful country hideaway for two.

With a country barn theme, the room has a raised ceiling with exposed original barn beams, two ceiling fans, baseboard hot water heat and is fully air conditioned. A "Country Love" Amish quilt hangs on the main wall of knotty pine barn siding. Rest awhile on the cranberry gingham loveseat while you watch your favorite program or movie on the TV,VCR, or DVD player, or listen to romantic music on the CD player which you will find in the hand painted entertainment center. You are welcome to bring your own movies and CD's, or borrow some from the Main Inn.

The bath amenities include a separate toilet room, vanity with an oversized sink and mirror, and a large shower for two. A small wet bar features a sink, microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Everything is provided that accompanies breakfast including coffee, tea and orange juice. You are welcome to bring food to warm in the microwave.

A piping hot all you can eat breakfast is served in the Main Inn at 9 am each morning. Entrees might include cherry cobbler, made from cherries picked from our very own cherry tree, or a fresh fruit salad. Creamy scrambled eggs, apple pancakes, fruited toast or stuffed French toast might be the main course with ham, bacon, sausage or Lancaster County's fresh scrapple. Muffins, bagels or croissants may also be part of the meal and cereal is always available for those that choose to eat lighter. There's always a bottomless pot of coffee, regular or decaf, as well as a smorgasboard of teas. Orange juice, grapefruit juice and spring water are also served.

"My wife and I stayed in the Chicken Coop in April. It's been a very long time since we stayed at such a well-kept inn. It was a pleasure to relax and enjoy the hard work you have invested in making your inn so warm."We enjoyed ourselves so much, the whirlpool was great, and having breakfast served that was fit for a king was an added luxury."Thanks for making our weekend special. We will be back soon."--Jack & Teresa Leonard

RATES:

$225/night

A two-night minimum stay is required on weekends and holidays.

THE ROMANTIC INTERLUDE

2 nights, breakfast each morning, Dozen Roses, Champagne Flutes, Sparkling Beverage, Dinner certificate to choice of Bubes Brewery or Inn at Greenfield, $190 per couple in addition to the lodging.

The popularity of our first Cottage at Hillsideprompted us to begin the process all over again with our new cottage - the Stable. Over the past, this cottage has proved to be as popular as the Chicken Coop and we've now had two weddings and a marriage renewal here. Guests' comments range from "WOW" to "AWESOME!!!"

The Stable has the same amenities as the Chicken Coop, although a different configuration and of course, as the name suggests, has an equestrian decorating theme. The shape is a miniature version of the old barn with the Dutch gambrel roof. The walls inside are yellow pine barn siding with exposed old barn beams. The floor has hunter green carpeting and the vinyl is a random stone block pattern. The far end of the room is all windows overlooking the horse meadow where the mares and their foals are out in the spring.

There is a stone fireplace on the opposite wall from the king bed and the airjet tub for two is in the corner beside the bed with a mirror on one wall. The wet bar is just a bit bigger than the one in the Chicken Coop and there is an antique oak table and chairs in the dining area.

If you are interested in booking one of the cottages, please click on the "Availability" button and send an e-mail. If you wish to be put on a "Wait" list for the cottages for a weekend we are already full, let us know. You will be contacted should a cancellation occur. All rates and packages are the same as the Chicken Coop.